Tier-1 network

GPTKB entity

Statements (26)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Internet network
gptkbp:category gptkb:network_protocol
Internet service provider
gptkbp:characteristic Has settlement-free peering with other Tier-1 networks
gptkbp:defines A network that can reach every other network on the Internet without purchasing IP transit or paying settlements.
gptkbp:example gptkb:Verizon_Business
gptkb:Sparkle_(Telecom_Italia)
gptkb:Telia_Carrier
gptkb:AT&T
gptkb:Deutsche_Telekom
gptkb:Tata_Communications
gptkb:NTT_Communications
gptkb:Orange_S.A.
gptkb:Cogent_Communications
gptkb:GTT_Communications
CenturyLink (Lumen Technologies)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tier-1 network
gptkbp:importantFor Critical for global Internet connectivity
gptkbp:peering_policy Settlement-free peering with other Tier-1s
gptkbp:relatedConcept Tier-2 network
Tier-3 network
gptkbp:requires Must have global reachability
Must not pay for IP transit
gptkbp:role Backbone of the Internet
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tier-1
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6